Cheap Apartments for Rent in Central Contra Costa, CA from $1,700 (37 Rentals)

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100 Boyd
$1,891 - $2,066
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100 Boyd

100 Boyd RdPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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$2,496 - $4,118
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1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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IMT Pleasant Hill
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IMT Pleasant Hill

225 Coggins DrPleasant Hill, CA 94523

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Carmel House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel House

1756 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Walnut Creek Apartments
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Walnut Creek Apartments

1595 Sunnyvale AveWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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450 N Civic Dr

Walnut CreekCA94596

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Central Contra Costa, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Contra Costa Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Central Contra Costa, CA is a Studio unit found at Diablo Oaks Apartments in the College Park neighborhood priced from $1,800. Mountain View Apartments in the College Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,818. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central Contra Costa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Diablo Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Mountain View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,818
IMT Pleasant HillE2Studio,1BA$1,860
Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,890
The Grove at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$1,898
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,899
100 BoydMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,991
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$2,256
Castlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Open Kitchen1BR,1BA$2,295
Carmel House1×1 C1BR,1BA$2,307

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Contra Costa, CA and Nearby

As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Contra Costa area is the $3.06 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood starting from $3,825. The second greatest value Central Contra Costa apartment is the 996 Model at eaves Walnut Creek starting at $2,768 with a $2.78 price per square foot in the Southern Concord neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Contra Costa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$3.06
eaves Walnut Creek9962BR,2BA$2.78
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
Hillside Terrace2x1 A2BR,1BA$3.43
Stoneridge Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$3.17
BrioLacy1BR,1BA$3.59
Atrium Downtown1x1 AL1BR,1BA$3.72
Castlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Open Kitchen1BR,1BA$3.19
The BoulevardFlat1BR,1BA$3.60
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$3.61

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Contra Costa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Contra Costa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Contra Costa is at Diablo Oaks Apartments listed at $1,800.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment is $1,755 at eaves Walnut Creek.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Contra Costa is starting from $2,350 at Shutters Apartments.

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